Learn mobile application testing and cross-platform validation.
Learn mobile application testing and cross-platform validation.
Understand the unique challenges and requirements of mobile application testing
Content by: Paras Dadhania
Software Testing & QA Specialist
// Mobile Testing Categories
const mobileTestingTypes = {
"Functional Testing": {
"User Interface": "UI elements and navigation",
"User Experience": "Usability and accessibility",
"Business Logic": "Core functionality validation",
"Integration": "Third-party service integration"
},
"Non-Functional Testing": {
"Performance": "App speed and responsiveness",
"Security": "Data protection and authentication",
"Compatibility": "Device and OS compatibility",
"Usability": "User experience and interface design"
},
"Platform-Specific Testing": {
"iOS Testing": "iPhone and iPad compatibility",
"Android Testing": "Various Android devices",
"Cross-Platform": "Consistent behavior across platforms",
"Web App Testing": "Mobile web applications"
}
};
// Mobile Testing Considerations
const mobileConsiderations = {
"Device Factors": {
"Screen Size": "Various resolutions and aspect ratios",
"Hardware": "CPU, RAM, storage, sensors",
"OS Version": "Different Android and iOS versions",
"Manufacturer": "Samsung, Apple, Google, etc."
},
"Network Factors": {
"Connection Type": "WiFi, 4G, 5G, Edge",
"Speed Variation": "Fast to slow network conditions",
"Intermittent Connection": "Network drops and reconnections",
"Roaming": "Different carrier networks"
},
"User Factors": {
"Usage Patterns": "How users interact with mobile apps",
"Context Awareness": "Location, time, and situation",
"Accessibility": "Users with disabilities",
"Multitasking": "App switching and background behavior"
}
};
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Software Testing & QA Specialist
// iOS Specific Test Cases
const iOSTestCases = {
"App Store Guidelines": {
"TC_IOS_001": "App follows Apple's design guidelines",
"TC_IOS_002": "App handles memory warnings properly",
"TC_IOS_003": "App supports all required device orientations",
"TC_IOS_004": "App handles background app refresh correctly"
},
"iOS Features": {
"TC_IOS_005": "Touch ID authentication works correctly",
"TC_IOS_006": "Push notifications display properly",
"TC_IOS_007": "App integrates with iOS share sheet",
"TC_IOS_008": "App supports iOS accessibility features"
},
"Performance": {
"TC_IOS_009": "App launches within 2 seconds",
"TC_IOS_010": "App memory usage stays below 100MB",
"TC_IOS_011": "App handles low memory warnings",
"TC_IOS_012": "App battery usage is optimized"
}
};
// Android Specific Test Cases
const androidTestCases = {
"Google Play Guidelines": {
"TC_AND_001": "App follows Material Design guidelines",
"TC_AND_002": "App handles different screen densities",
"TC_AND_003": "App supports multiple Android versions",
"TC_AND_004": "App handles Android permissions correctly"
},
"Android Features": {
"TC_AND_005": "App integrates with Android share intent",
"TC_AND_006": "App handles Android back button correctly",
"TC_AND_007": "App supports Android accessibility services",
"TC_AND_008": "App works with Android keyboard variations"
},
"Performance": {
"TC_AND_009": "App launches within 3 seconds",
"TC_AND_010": "App memory usage stays below 150MB",
"TC_AND_011": "App handles Android low memory conditions",
"TC_AND_012": "App battery usage is optimized"
}
};
// Cross-Platform Test Cases
const crossPlatformTestCases = {
"Consistent Behavior": {
"TC_CROSS_001": "Same functionality works on both platforms",
"TC_CROSS_002": "UI elements are consistent across platforms",
"TC_CROSS_003": "Data synchronization works across platforms",
"TC_CROSS_004": "User preferences sync between platforms"
},
"Platform-Specific Adaptations": {
"TC_CROSS_005": "Platform-specific UI elements work correctly",
"TC_CROSS_006": "Platform-specific features are properly implemented",
"TC_CROSS_007": "Platform-specific navigation patterns are followed",
"TC_CROSS_008": "Platform-specific gestures work as expected"
}
};
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// Cross-Platform Testing Matrix
const crossPlatformMatrix = {
"iOS Devices": {
"iPhone 15 Pro": "iOS 17, 6.1" screen",
"iPhone 15": "iOS 17, 6.1" screen",
"iPhone 14": "iOS 16, 6.1" screen",
"iPhone SE": "iOS 16, 4.7" screen",
"iPad Pro": "iPadOS 17, 12.9" screen",
"iPad Air": "iPadOS 17, 10.9" screen"
},
"Android Devices": {
"Samsung Galaxy S24": "Android 14, 6.2" screen",
"Google Pixel 8": "Android 14, 6.2" screen",
"OnePlus 12": "Android 14, 6.8" screen",
"Samsung Galaxy A54": "Android 13, 6.4" screen",
"Google Pixel 7a": "Android 13, 6.1" screen"
},
"Testing Scenarios": {
"Core Functionality": "All devices",
"UI/UX Testing": "All devices",
"Performance Testing": "High-end devices",
"Compatibility Testing": "All devices",
"Accessibility Testing": "All devices"
}
};
// Cross-Platform Test Automation
const crossPlatformAutomation = {
"Appium": {
"Description": "Cross-platform mobile automation framework",
"Supported Platforms": "iOS, Android, Windows",
"Programming Languages": "Java, Python, C#, JavaScript",
"Features": [
"Native app testing",
"Hybrid app testing",
"Mobile web testing",
"Cross-platform test scripts"
]
},
"Detox": {
"Description": "Gray box end-to-end testing for React Native",
"Supported Platforms": "iOS, Android",
"Programming Languages": "JavaScript",
"Features": [
"React Native specific",
"Fast execution",
"Real device testing",
"CI/CD integration"
]
},
"Xamarin.UITest": {
"Description": "Cross-platform UI testing framework",
"Supported Platforms": "iOS, Android",
"Programming Languages": "C#",
"Features": [
"Native app testing",
"Cloud testing",
"Visual testing",
"Performance testing"
]
}
};
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// Appium Maven Dependencies
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>io.appium</groupId>
<artifactId>java-client</artifactId>
<version>8.6.0</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.testng</groupId>
<artifactId>testng</artifactId>
<version>7.8.0</version>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
// Appium Desired Capabilities
public class AppiumConfig {
public static DesiredCapabilities getAndroidCapabilities() {
DesiredCapabilities caps = new DesiredCapabilities();
caps.setCapability("platformName", "Android");
caps.setCapability("platformVersion", "13");
caps.setCapability("deviceName", "Pixel 7");
caps.setCapability("app", "/path/to/app.apk");
caps.setCapability("automationName", "UiAutomator2");
caps.setCapability("noReset", true);
caps.setCapability("fullReset", false);
return caps;
}
public static DesiredCapabilities getIOSCapabilities() {
DesiredCapabilities caps = new DesiredCapabilities();
caps.setCapability("platformName", "iOS");
caps.setCapability("platformVersion", "16.0");
caps.setCapability("deviceName", "iPhone 14");
caps.setCapability("app", "/path/to/app.app");
caps.setCapability("automationName", "XCUITest");
caps.setCapability("noReset", true);
caps.setCapability("fullReset", false);
return caps;
}
}
// Basic Appium Test
public class MobileLoginTest {
private AndroidDriver driver;
@BeforeMethod
public void setUp() {
DesiredCapabilities caps = AppiumConfig.getAndroidCapabilities();
driver = new AndroidDriver(new URL("http://localhost:4723"), caps);
}
@Test
public void testLogin() {
// Find elements
WebElement usernameField = driver.findElement(By.id("username"));
WebElement passwordField = driver.findElement(By.id("password"));
WebElement loginButton = driver.findElement(By.id("loginButton"));
// Perform actions
usernameField.sendKeys("testuser");
passwordField.sendKeys("password123");
loginButton.click();
// Verify result
WebElement welcomeMessage = driver.findElement(By.id("welcomeMessage"));
Assert.assertTrue(welcomeMessage.isDisplayed());
}
@AfterMethod
public void tearDown() {
if (driver != null) {
driver.quit();
}
}
}
// Page Object Model for Mobile
public class LoginPage {
private AndroidDriver driver;
// Locators
private By usernameField = By.id("username");
private By passwordField = By.id("password");
private By loginButton = By.id("loginButton");
private By errorMessage = By.id("errorMessage");
public LoginPage(AndroidDriver driver) {
this.driver = driver;
}
public void enterUsername(String username) {
driver.findElement(usernameField).sendKeys(username);
}
public void enterPassword(String password) {
driver.findElement(passwordField).sendKeys(password);
}
public void clickLogin() {
driver.findElement(loginButton).click();
}
public boolean isErrorMessageDisplayed() {
return driver.findElement(errorMessage).isDisplayed();
}
public String getErrorMessage() {
return driver.findElement(errorMessage).getText();
}
}
// Mobile Test Utilities
public class MobileTestUtils {
public static void waitForElement(AndroidDriver driver, By locator, int timeout) {
WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, Duration.ofSeconds(timeout));
wait.until(ExpectedConditions.presenceOfElementLocated(locator));
}
public static void scrollToElement(AndroidDriver driver, String text) {
driver.findElement(AppiumBy.androidUIAutomator(
"new UiScrollable(new UiSelector().scrollable(true)).scrollIntoView(new UiSelector().text(\"" + text + "\"))"));
}
public static void swipe(AndroidDriver driver, int startX, int startY, int endX, int endY) {
TouchAction touchAction = new TouchAction(driver);
touchAction.press(PointOption.point(startX, startY))
.moveTo(PointOption.point(endX, endY))
.release()
.perform();
}
public static void takeScreenshot(AndroidDriver driver, String fileName) {
File screenshot = driver.getScreenshotAs(OutputType.FILE);
try {
FileUtils.copyFile(screenshot, new File("screenshots/" + fileName + ".png"));
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
}
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Software Testing & QA Specialist
// Device Testing Matrix
const deviceTestingMatrix = {
"High Priority Devices": {
"iOS": [
"iPhone 15 Pro (Latest flagship)",
"iPhone 14 (Previous generation)",
"iPhone SE (Budget option)",
"iPad Pro (Tablet testing)"
],
"Android": [
"Samsung Galaxy S24 (Popular Android)",
"Google Pixel 8 (Stock Android)",
"Samsung Galaxy A54 (Mid-range)",
"OnePlus 12 (Alternative brand)"
]
},
"Testing Coverage": {
"Smoke Testing": "Top 5 devices",
"Regression Testing": "Top 10 devices",
"Full Testing": "All available devices",
"Performance Testing": "High-end devices only"
},
"Cloud Testing Services": {
"BrowserStack": "Real device cloud testing",
"Sauce Labs": "Cross-platform testing",
"Firebase Test Lab": "Google's testing platform",
"AWS Device Farm": "Amazon's device testing"
}
};
// Emulator Configuration
const emulatorConfig = {
"Android Emulator": {
"AVD Manager": "Create virtual devices",
"Hardware Profiles": "Different device configurations",
"API Levels": "Test different Android versions",
"Performance Settings": "CPU, RAM, and storage allocation"
},
"iOS Simulator": {
"Xcode Simulator": "iOS device simulation",
"Device Types": "iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch",
"iOS Versions": "Test different iOS versions",
"Accessibility Features": "Test accessibility options"
},
"Cloud Emulators": {
"BrowserStack": "Cloud-based emulators",
"Sauce Labs": "Cross-platform emulators",
"AWS Device Farm": "Amazon's emulator service",
"Firebase Test Lab": "Google's emulator service"
}
};
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